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Canadian intern arrested on espionage charges at NATO headquarters

Published July 31, 2026 at 12:32 PM UTC

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A Canadian woman was arrested in Belgium on July 24, 2026, on suspicion of espionage while interning at NATO's Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) in Mons. Belgian authorities initiated the investigation after NATO's security services alerted them to potential espionage activities. The suspect, a Canadian citizen of Chinese origin, is accused of spying on behalf of an unidentified third country and being a member of a criminal organization. Following searches of her home and workplace, she was detained and charged with espionage. Despite the arrest, NATO confirmed that its operations and readiness remain unaffected. Both Canada and Belgium are members of NATO, which has previously identified China as a security challenge due to concerns over its military secrecy and disinformation efforts. The investigation is ongoing, and further details have not been disclosed.